Clinical Governance & Audits for Doctors Training Course

Who Would Benefit

All Doctors who have not received formal tuition in clinical governance and audit.

Course Description

It is vitally important for doctors that they understand, practice and be confident in the building of skills to undertake regular clinical and service audits. They must also have a keen knowledge of clinical governance. This programme is designed to help and support doctors to achieve that goal.

CPD Points: 6
Training Course Category: Healthcare
Recommended No. of Days: 1
Training Course Location: To be determined by Client

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles of risk management
To appreciate the importance of patient safety and clinical risk management issues in achieving the best clinical outcomes in all care settings
Consider the core values of the NHS and how clinical governance reflects these values
To understand the organisational framework for defining, delivering and monitoring clinical governance at national, regional and local levels
Understand the audit cycle and standards such as NSF, NICE and Royal College Specialities
To understand guidelines and integrated care pathways
To take responsibility for initiating improvements in clinical care
Understand the complaints procedure and the principles of patient and public involvement
To be aware of the use of information and patient confidentiality
How to make a presentation

The Programme Includes:

Effective governance - structure, process and continuous improvement
Standards - NSF, NICE, Royal College Specialties
The audit cycle
Guidelines and integrated care pathways
Understanding the principles of patient and public involvement
Complaints procedures and how to deal with a complaint
Responsible use of information and patient confidentiality
Discuss Clinical Leadership Competencies covered in this session
The principles of risk management; Patient safety and the risk management agenda
Defining clinical governance - national/regional/local frameworks and service needs
Clinical effectiveness and its importance
Delivering a high-quality healthcare service - purpose and values
Our experience of clinical governance - taking responsibility
Making presentations

Clinical Governance and Audit Healthcare Training Course